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n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...8 Getting Started ...10 Locating Controls and Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...18 Connecting a Power Source ...19 Using the Battery Pack ...20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...25 Using Your VAIO Computer ...26 Using the Keyboard ...27 Using the Touch Pad ...29 Using Special-function Buttons ...30 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...31 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...32 Using PC Cards ...39 Using the Memory Stick Media ...42 Using the Internet...46 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...47
n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...8 Getting Started ...10 Locating Controls and Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...18 Connecting a Power Source ...19 Using the Battery Pack ...20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...25 Using Your VAIO Computer ...26 Using the Keyboard ...27 Using the Touch Pad ...29 Using Special-function Buttons ...30 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...31 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...32 Using PC Cards ...39 Using the Memory Stick Media ...42 Using the Internet...46 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...47
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... External Microphone ...71 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...72 Connecting a Printer ...75 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...77 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...79 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...81 Setting the Password ...82 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...85 Using the Power Saving Modes ...86 Managing Power with...
... External Microphone ...71 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...72 Connecting a Printer ...75 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...77 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...79 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...81 Setting the Password ...82 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...85 Using the Power Saving Modes ...86 Managing Power with...
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Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on -screen User Guide. Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your VAIO computer. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety information -
Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on -screen User Guide. Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your VAIO computer. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety information -
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...Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click Recovery Guide. The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport for customers in USA, at... http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://www.sony.com/lapcsupport for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑ VAIO Recovery Options Guide ...
...Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click Recovery Guide. The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport for customers in USA, at... http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://www.sony.com/lapcsupport for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑ VAIO Recovery Options Guide ...
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Getting Started This section describes how to get started with using your VAIO computer. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 11) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 18) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 19) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 20) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 25) n 10 N Getting Started
Getting Started This section describes how to get started with using your VAIO computer. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 11) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 18) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 19) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 20) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 25) n 10 N Getting Started
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Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 27) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 29) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 30) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 31) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 32) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 39) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 42) ❑ Using the Internet (page 46) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 47) n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer
Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 27) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 29) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 30) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 31) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 32) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 39) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 42) ❑ Using the Internet (page 46) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 47) n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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... information on the standard keys, see Help and Support Center and click on and off the built-in speaker and headphone volume. n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched. To increase volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4.
... information on the standard keys, see Help and Support Center and click on and off the built-in speaker and headphone volume. n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched. To increase volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4.
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... the external display disables the function and restores the standard view. For details on the power. Fn + (F10): zoom Fn + (F12): Hibernate n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore the screen view. ✍ The magnified view is not as clear as the standard view, as it...
... the external display disables the function and restores the standard view. For details on the power. Fn + (F10): zoom Fn + (F12): Hibernate n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore the screen view. ✍ The magnified view is not as clear as the standard view, as it...
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... using the touch pad. Slide one finger on the touch pad to , select, drag, and scroll objects on an item or object. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Pad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the touch pad (1). Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide...
... using the touch pad. Slide one finger on the touch pad to , select, drag, and scroll objects on an item or object. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Pad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the touch pad (1). Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide...
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n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the computer. Special-function button S1/S2 buttons Functions By default, the S1 button turns the volume on the window for changing the S button assignments. You can change these button assignments on and off and the S2 button toggles the display output between the LCD and external device. To display this window, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Central.
n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the computer. Special-function button S1/S2 buttons Functions By default, the S1 button turns the volume on the window for changing the S button assignments. You can change these button assignments on and off and the S2 button toggles the display output between the LCD and external device. To display this window, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Central.
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... the application before using the software. ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera The built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to interactive communication software, for example horizontal lines...
... the application before using the software. ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera The built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to interactive communication software, for example horizontal lines...
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n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is in a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate). Do not remove the optical disc when the computer ...
n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is in a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate). Do not remove the optical disc when the computer ...
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..., most DVD-R, DVD-RW, - Please be sure to read the notices on your computer's optical disc drives. Optical disc drive Plays Records to DVD drives). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not play on the model you purchased. Check your specifications for use with...-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R, DVD+R DL (Double Layer)* and DVD+RW DVD+R DL (Double Layer)* and DVD+RW * On selected models only. ! n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on this product because it does not conform to...
..., most DVD-R, DVD-RW, - Please be sure to read the notices on your computer's optical disc drives. Optical disc drive Plays Records to DVD drives). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not play on the model you purchased. Check your specifications for use with...-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R, DVD+R DL (Double Layer)* and DVD+RW DVD+R DL (Double Layer)* and DVD+RW * On selected models only. ! n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on this product because it does not conform to...
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...created on applicable models using the CD burning software. ❑ Never put stickers on an optical disc drive, you eject it. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Supports writing to DVD-RW discs compliant with DVD-R for General version 2.0/2.1. This will affect the use of the disc. To complete this... may cause writing errors. ❑ Do not switch power modes while using the pre-installed software and while using the VAIO Zone software. Supports 8cm disc reading, but does not support 8cm disc writing. Notes on discs supporting DVD+R DL (Double Layer) recording.
...created on applicable models using the CD burning software. ❑ Never put stickers on an optical disc drive, you eject it. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Supports writing to DVD-RW discs compliant with DVD-R for General version 2.0/2.1. This will affect the use of the disc. To complete this... may cause writing errors. ❑ Do not switch power modes while using the pre-installed software and while using the VAIO Zone software. Supports 8cm disc reading, but does not support 8cm disc writing. Notes on discs supporting DVD+R DL (Double Layer) recording.
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...play the disc on playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you have audio devices connected, this count. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on this player. ! When you should follow these recommendations. ❑ You can play DVDs using the optical disc drive and the ...DVD playback software, such as VAIO Zone or WinDVD. This may produce noise while playing. Reduce the volume before playing a disc. ❑ Some discs recorded at 20 or 24...
...play the disc on playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you have audio devices connected, this count. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on this player. ! When you should follow these recommendations. ❑ You can play DVDs using the optical disc drive and the ...DVD playback software, such as VAIO Zone or WinDVD. This may produce noise while playing. Reduce the volume before playing a disc. ❑ Some discs recorded at 20 or 24...
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... audio CD 1 Insert the disc into the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing appears on the desktop once you stop the DVD first. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer ❑ When you are playing a DVD (video or audio) and you want to remove a USB device, such as USB-compatible speakers, make sure you...
... audio CD 1 Insert the disc into the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing appears on the desktop once you stop the DVD first. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer ❑ When you are playing a DVD (video or audio) and you want to remove a USB device, such as USB-compatible speakers, make sure you...
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... strike or shake the computer while writing data onto a disc. 1 Insert a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc into the optical disc drive. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to a CD-RW or CD-R ! To copy files to CDs To determine which type of CD your system's hardware configuration.
... strike or shake the computer while writing data onto a disc. 1 Insert a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc into the optical disc drive. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to a CD-RW or CD-R ! To copy files to CDs To determine which type of CD your system's hardware configuration.
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... with the DVD software program. For instructions on how to use a program, see the help guide included with the DVD software program. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play a DVD 1 Close all open programs. 2 Insert the DVD into the optical disc drive. 3 Click Start and point to All Programs...
... with the DVD software program. For instructions on how to use a program, see the help guide included with the DVD software program. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play a DVD 1 Close all open programs. 2 Insert the DVD into the optical disc drive. 3 Click Start and point to All Programs...
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The PC Card is automatically detected by your computer. Some PC Cards or their functions may not be compatible with the front label facing up. 2 Gently push the PC Card into the PC Card slot. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer You do not need to your system. The Safely Remove Hardware icon appears on the taskbar. To insert a PC Card 1 Hold the PC Card with the computer. Using PC Cards PC Cards allow you to connect portable external devices to shut down the computer before inserting or removing a PC Card. Inserting a PC Card !
The PC Card is automatically detected by your computer. Some PC Cards or their functions may not be compatible with the front label facing up. 2 Gently push the PC Card into the PC Card slot. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer You do not need to your system. The Safely Remove Hardware icon appears on the taskbar. To insert a PC Card 1 Hold the PC Card with the computer. Using PC Cards PC Cards allow you to connect portable external devices to shut down the computer before inserting or removing a PC Card. Inserting a PC Card !
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... with your system is inserted, the computer may not enter Hibernate power management mode. Do not force a PC Card into the slot. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may not function properly if you use . mark appears on use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card...
... with your system is inserted, the computer may not enter Hibernate power management mode. Do not force a PC Card into the slot. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may not function properly if you use . mark appears on use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card...